Governor of Florida

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The Governor of Florida is the state's chief executive, responsible for implementing laws, overseeing the executive branch, and guiding public policy and the state budget.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional office
public office
state executive position
appliesToJurisdiction State of Florida
linked to: Florida
branch Executive branch of Florida
country United States of America
electedIn general elections in Florida
electionType statewide election
eligibleCandidateRequirement must be a resident of Florida for at least 7 years prior to election
must be at least 30 years old
eligibleVoters registered voters of Florida
firstOfficeholder William D. Moseley
firstOfficeholderStartYear 1845
flag Flag of the Governor of Florida
hasJurisdictionOver executive branch of the Government of Florida
hasPower appoint officials to state offices
approve legislation passed by the Florida Legislature
call special sessions of the Florida Legislature
command the Florida National Guard when not federalized
execute and enforce state laws
fill vacancies in certain elected offices
grant pardons under certain conditions
grant reprieves and commutations
issue executive orders
propose state budget
veto legislation passed by the Florida Legislature
memberOf Florida Cabinet (as presiding officer)
linked to: Governor of Florida
officeCreatedBy Constitution of Florida
officeCreatedInYear 1845
officeLocation Florida State Capitol
partOf Government of Florida
positionHeldIn State of Florida
linked to: Florida
reportsTo people of Florida
residence Florida Governor's Mansion
residenceLocatedIn Tallahassee, Florida
linked to: Tallahassee
role chief administrator of the executive branch of Florida
chief budget officer of Florida
chief executive of the State of Florida
commander-in-chief of Florida's military forces when not in federal service
policy leader for the State of Florida
seat Tallahassee, Florida
linked to: Tallahassee
selectionMethod popular vote
styleOfAddress The Honorable
supervises Florida executive agencies
symbol Seal of the State of Florida
termLength 4 years
termLimit 2 consecutive terms
worksWith Florida Legislature
Florida Supreme Court

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Florida Legislature hasPowerBalanceWith Governor of Florida
Government of Florida executiveBranchHead Governor of Florida
Florida State Capitol houses Office of the Governor of Florida
linked to: Governor of Florida
Constitution of Florida establishes Office of the Governor of Florida
linked to: Governor of Florida
Governor of Florida memberOf Florida Cabinet (as presiding officer)
linked to: Governor of Florida
Florida Senate Bill 4-C (2022) officeOfSigner Governor of Florida
Florida local governments overseenBy Florida Governor
linked to: Governor of Florida
Attorney General of Florida coequalWith Governor of Florida
Florida Department of Health subordinateTo Governor of Florida
Flag of the Governor of Florida usedBy Governor of Florida
Flag of the Governor of Florida usedIn Florida Governor’s office
linked to: Governor of Florida
Flag of the Governor of Florida symbolizes office of the Governor of Florida
linked to: Governor of Florida
Florida Governor's Mansion usedBy Governor of Florida
Article IV of the Florida Constitution definesPowersOf Governor of Florida
subject linked to: Article IV
Seal of the State of Florida usedBy Florida Governor
linked to: Governor of Florida
Charlie Crist positionHeld Governor of Florida
Florida Board of Governors coordinatesWith Florida Governor
linked to: Governor of Florida
Florida Public Service Commission appointedBy Governor of Florida